Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

published:07 Nov 2017

views:104172

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all types of people and become well rounded individuals. Also, when so many native Toledo residents speak negatively about the city, Jason, hailing from the east suburbs of Cleveland is an advocate. He’s lived from Cleveland, Tucson, and New York City and believes that Toledo is a rare gem of a place with an amazing well kept library system, sprawling metro parks, and an art museum with a massive and diverse collection. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality of life that is accessible to everyone anywhere else. Jason Kucsma serves as the Deputy Director of the Toledo Lucas CountyLibrary, which in simpler terms, means that he is the Head Librarian in Charge and he takes his position very seriously. Many people think a library is just books, however, the Toledo Lucas County Library system welcomed three million visitors and developed and hosted 6,000 programs last year from robotics demonstrations, kids’ story time, writing workshops, business development, and more. A library can be a lot of different things to a lot of people, which is why Jason views his work as a librarian as more of a social change agent because he is ensuring equal access to information for everyone. “The library is one of the only democratic institutions providing equal access to information and entertainment regardless of race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status,” adds Jason. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was to do away with temporary, targeted tax breaks. But the new budget deal included them anyway.
“There should now be no need to extend any expiring tax provision. If a provision wasn’t extended in the tax reform bill, Congress has already determined that provision’s long-term fate,” Taxpayers for Common Sense, an advocacy group critical of extenders, said in a statement.
Some of the folks who will see their tax benefits include owners of certain race horses and motorsport entertainment complexes and certain types of energy production facilities.
Kentucky college benefits
Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell, R-Ky., helped draft the budget agreement and a school in his home state would enjoy the benefits. The bill includes a provision that would help a small school called Berea College, which does not charge tuition. The provision would exempt schools that don’t charge tuition from having their endowments taxed. It was supposed to be in a tax reform bill that passed last year, but was stripped out at the last minute.
Climate change tax credits
The bill includes language extending and expanding a tax credit to reward companies for practicing “carbon capture and storage,” an expensive process supporters say can extract up to 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated from the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity and other industrial processes. The measure has bipartisan support: Republicans like that the process helps industry extract hard-to-reach oil and natural gas deposits and Democrats like it because of its potential to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
A controversial panel created by the Affordable Care Act to control Medicare costs has been eliminated. The Independent Payment Advisory Board had not been operating because Medicare spending hadn't reached levels that would trigger the advisory group to make recommendations to Congress on how to cut cost.
But it has been a political target since former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin dubbed it a "death panel," arguing it would lead to rationing of care.
Cut prescription drug costs for seniors
The bill accelerates changes made in the Affordable Care Act to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs a senior has to pay for drug coverage. The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare's drug benefit will be eliminated one year earlier than it would have been under the ACA.
Cash for mental health and opioid crisis
Many health initiatives will get a boost, including $6 billion targeted to fight the opioid epidemic and fund mental health initiatives. The legislation extends the government's major health insurance program for lower-income children an additional four years beyond a six-year renewal Congress recently approved. The bill also increases funding for community health centers, which serve lower-income patients. It delays Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve large shares of poor people, adds funds to repair and rebuild veterans’ health clinics, and boosts funding for medical research."
Article link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-the-whopping-budget-deal-congress-just-passed-a-basket-of-goodies/ar-BBIV5TO?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

published:26 Jan 2017

views:97

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.
Due to the critical, life-saving nature of their mission, US&R task forces must be prepared to deploy within six hours of notification, and must be self-sufficient for the first seventy-two hours.
These teams have been deployed in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Oklahoma City bombing, and many other foreign and domestic disasters.
In 2006, FEMA estimated the annual and recurring cost for each task force to be approximately $1.7 million. Today, in many jurisdictions the cost exceeds $2 million. In addition to program management costs, this estimate includes expenses for training, exercises, medical monitoring of personnel, and equipment maintenance and storage.
Current federal funding for the nation's US&R teams only provides a fraction of the funds necessary to maintain each task force, leaving local government sponsors to pick up the remainder of the cost, diverting much needed funding away from local first responder's budgets.
The recent devastation left in the wake of the Oklahoma tornadoes as well Superstorm Sandy, and the subsequent response, underscore the importance of the national search and rescue capability. Providing proper funding for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System will help ensure that these highly skilled teams are available to respond to major emergencies without jeopardizing the budget priorities of our local first responders.
I would also like to thank my colleague from Virginia Mr. Connolly who is the lead cosponsor of this amendment and a strong advocate for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
I urge you to vote YES on my amendment and properly fund this critical program.

published:05 Jun 2013

views:214

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

published:28 Jan 2017

views:538

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

published:17 Jan 2017

views:270

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

Financial endowment

A financial endowment is a donation of money or property to a nonprofit organization for the ongoing support of that organization. Usually the endowment is structured so that the principal amount is kept intact while the investment income is available for use, or part of the principal is released each year, which allows for the donation to have an impact over a longer period than if it were spent all at once. An endowment may come with stipulations regarding its usage.

The total value of an institution's investments is often referred to as the institution's endowment and is typically organized as a public charity, private foundation, or trust. Among the institutions that commonly manage endowments are academic institutions (e.g., colleges, universities, and private schools), cultural institutions (e.g., museums, libraries, and theaters), service organizations (e.g., hospitals, retirement homes, the Red Cross, the SPCA), and religious organizations (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques).

Emergency management

Disaster management (or emergency management) is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats; instead, it focuses on creating plans to decrease the effect of disasters. Failure to create a plan could lead to damage to assets, human mortality, and lost revenue. Currently in the United States 60 percent of businesses do not have emergency management plans. Events covered by disaster management include acts of terrorism, industrial sabotage, fire, natural disasters (such as earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.), public disorder, industrial accidents, and communication failures.

Emergency planning ideals

If possible, emergency planning should aim to prevent emergencies from occurring, and failing, that should develop a good action plan to mitigate the results and effects of any emergencies. As time goes on, and more data becomes available, usually through the study of emergencies as they occur, a plan should evolve. The development of emergency plans is a cyclical process, common to many risk management disciplines, such as Business Continuity and Security Risk Management, as set out below:

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

The movement consists of several distinct organizations that are legally independent from each other, but are united within the movement through common basic principles, objectives, symbols, statutes and governing organisations. The movement's parts are:

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall 2017 Guide for US and Canada

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

13:38

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all types of people and become well rounded individuals. Also, when so many native Toledo residents speak negatively about the city, Jason, hailing from the east suburbs of Cleveland is an advocate. He’s lived from Cleveland, Tucson, and New York City and believes that Toledo is a rare gem of a place with an amazing well kept library system, sprawling metro parks, and an art museum with a massive and diverse collection. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality of life that is accessible to everyone anywhere else. Jason Kucsma serves as the Deputy Director of the Toledo Lucas CountyLibrary, which in simpler terms, means that he is the Head Librarian in Charge and he takes his position very seriously. Many people think a library is just books, however, the Toledo Lucas County Library system welcomed three million visitors and developed and hosted 6,000 programs last year from robotics demonstrations, kids’ story time, writing workshops, business development, and more. A library can be a lot of different things to a lot of people, which is why Jason views his work as a librarian as more of a social change agent because he is ensuring equal access to information for everyone. “The library is one of the only democratic institutions providing equal access to information and entertainment regardless of race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status,” adds Jason. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

5:16

Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was to do away with temporary, targeted tax breaks. But the new budget deal included them anyway.
“There should now be no need to extend any expiring tax provision. If a provision wasn’t extended in the tax reform bill, Congress has already determined that provision’s long-term fate,” Taxpayers for Common Sense, an advocacy group critical of extenders, said in a statement.
Some of the folks who will see their tax benefits include owners of certain race horses and motorsport entertainment complexes and certain types of energy production facilities.
Kentucky college benefits
Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell, R-Ky., helped draft the budget agreement and a school in his home state would enjoy the benefits. The bill includes a provision that would help a small school called Berea College, which does not charge tuition. The provision would exempt schools that don’t charge tuition from having their endowments taxed. It was supposed to be in a tax reform bill that passed last year, but was stripped out at the last minute.
Climate change tax credits
The bill includes language extending and expanding a tax credit to reward companies for practicing “carbon capture and storage,” an expensive process supporters say can extract up to 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated from the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity and other industrial processes. The measure has bipartisan support: Republicans like that the process helps industry extract hard-to-reach oil and natural gas deposits and Democrats like it because of its potential to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
A controversial panel created by the Affordable Care Act to control Medicare costs has been eliminated. The Independent Payment Advisory Board had not been operating because Medicare spending hadn't reached levels that would trigger the advisory group to make recommendations to Congress on how to cut cost.
But it has been a political target since former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin dubbed it a "death panel," arguing it would lead to rationing of care.
Cut prescription drug costs for seniors
The bill accelerates changes made in the Affordable Care Act to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs a senior has to pay for drug coverage. The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare's drug benefit will be eliminated one year earlier than it would have been under the ACA.
Cash for mental health and opioid crisis
Many health initiatives will get a boost, including $6 billion targeted to fight the opioid epidemic and fund mental health initiatives. The legislation extends the government's major health insurance program for lower-income children an additional four years beyond a six-year renewal Congress recently approved. The bill also increases funding for community health centers, which serve lower-income patients. It delays Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve large shares of poor people, adds funds to repair and rebuild veterans’ health clinics, and boosts funding for medical research."
Article link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-the-whopping-budget-deal-congress-just-passed-a-basket-of-goodies/ar-BBIV5TO?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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Best Practices for Seeking Funding

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

2:22

Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.
Due to the critical, life-saving nature of their mission, US&R task forces must be prepared to deploy within six hours of notification, and must be self-sufficient for the first seventy-two hours.
These teams have been deployed in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Oklahoma City bombing, and many other foreign and domestic disasters.
In 2006, FEMA estimated the annual and recurring cost for each task force to be approximately $1.7 million. Today, in many jurisdictions the cost exceeds $2 million. In addition to program management costs, this estimate includes expenses for training, exercises, medical monitoring of personnel, and equipment maintenance and storage.
Current federal funding for the nation's US&R teams only provides a fraction of the funds necessary to maintain each task force, leaving local government sponsors to pick up the remainder of the cost, diverting much needed funding away from local first responder's budgets.
The recent devastation left in the wake of the Oklahoma tornadoes as well Superstorm Sandy, and the subsequent response, underscore the importance of the national search and rescue capability. Providing proper funding for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System will help ensure that these highly skilled teams are available to respond to major emergencies without jeopardizing the budget priorities of our local first responders.
I would also like to thank my colleague from Virginia Mr. Connolly who is the lead cosponsor of this amendment and a strong advocate for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
I urge you to vote YES on my amendment and properly fund this critical program.

1:33:18

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

1:20:58

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

7:26

"Waqf for Water" - English version

"Waqf for Water" - English version

"Waqf for Water" - English version

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

0:46

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and HeritageAssociation (LiSHA, and the Singapore Red Cross, in an effort to help contribute to the NepalEarthquakeRelief Fund.
Members of the public have been contributing generously towards the families affected by the earthquake disaster in Nepal, as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Members of the public who would like to donate are encouraged to make their contributions at the temporary booth set up by LiSHA along the newly extended pedestrian walkway along the frontage of Little India Arcade, Serangoon Road. Cheque donations are to be made payable to Singapore Red Cross Society.
The Singapore Red Cross will channel the funds collected towards acute emergency relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities and the people who have lost homes and livelihoods.
The booth will remain open everyday from 10.00am to 8.00pm, until 10 May 2015.
This initiative is also supported by Hindu Endowments Board, Indian Restaurants Association (Singapore) and Nepalese Society.

The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43

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In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will teach you about Reagan's election victory over the hapless Jimmy Carter, tax cuts, Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights, union busting, and the Iran-Contra among other things. Learn about Reagan's domestic and foreign policy initiatives, and even a little about Bonzo the Chimp.
Hey teachers and students - Check out CommonLit's free collection of reading passages and curriculum resources to learn more about the events of this episode. Ronald Reagan signalled a shift to conservative values on the role of government, discussed in his "Time for Choosing" Speech: https://www.commonlit.org/texts/from-a-time-for-choosing-speech
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The Investment 2017

Student entrepreneurs pitch their projects to a panel of judges and compete for part of a $30,000 prize pool to earn funds for their start up companies.

2:30

Part 1- What is Zakat? [Hidaya Foundation]

Part 1- What is Zakat? [Hidaya Foundation]

Part 1- What is Zakat? [Hidaya Foundation]

For even more detailed information about Zakat and a Zakat Calculator, please go to: http://www.hidaya.org/zakat
With regards to calculations (and specific information throughout these videos), we have followed the Hanafi school of thought. Information on other schools of thought may be found by researching Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) books, or consulting scholars.
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakat donations for various projects per guidelines dictated in Islamic Law and as instructed by donors. Zakat funds are used to support orphans, widows, poor elderly, families in extreme poverty, poor young women for marriage, deserving students, poor medical patients, and people affected by disasters.
Find out more about Hidaya Foundation, its projects, or donate Zakat or Sadaqah at: http://www.hidaya.org
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Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall 2017 Guide for US and Canada

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

published: 07 Nov 2017

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all t...

published: 08 Dec 2017

Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was...

Best Practices for Seeking Funding

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for ResponseWebs...

published: 26 Jan 2017

Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and...

published: 05 Jun 2013

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportu...

published: 28 Jan 2017

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public ...

published: 17 Jan 2017

"Waqf for Water" - English version

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

published: 26 Feb 2007

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and HeritageAssociation (LiSHA, and the Singapore Red Cross, in an effort to help contribute to the NepalEarthquakeRelief Fund.
Members of the public have been contributing generously towards the families affected by the earthquake disaster in Nepal, as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Members of the public who would like to donate are encouraged to make their contributions at the temporary booth set up by LiSHA along the newly extended pedestrian walkway along the frontage of Little India Arcade, Serangoon Road. Cheque donations are to be made payable to Singapore Red Cross Society.
The Singapore Red Cross will channel the funds collected towards acute emergency relief and recovery efforts for the aff...

The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43

You can directly support Crash Course at https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
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In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will teach you about Reagan's election victory over the hapless Jimmy Carter, tax cuts, Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights, union busting, and the Iran-Contra among other things. ...

The Investment 2017

Student entrepreneurs pitch their projects to a panel of judges and compete for part of a $30,000 prize pool to earn funds for their start up companies.

published: 05 May 2017

Part 1- What is Zakat? [Hidaya Foundation]

For even more detailed information about Zakat and a Zakat Calculator, please go to: http://www.hidaya.org/zakat
With regards to calculations (and specific information throughout these videos), we have followed the Hanafi school of thought. Information on other schools of thought may be found by researching Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) books, or consulting scholars.
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakat donations for various projects per guidelines dictated in Islamic Law and as instructed by donors. Zakat funds are used to support orphans, widows, poor elderly, families in extreme poverty, poor young women for marriage, deserving students, poor medical patients, and people affected by disasters.
Find out more about Hidaya Foundation, its projects, or donate Zakat or Sadaq...

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall 2017 Guide for US and Canada

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date ...

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

published:07 Nov 2017

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Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in...

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all types of people and become well rounded individuals. Also, when so many native Toledo residents speak negatively about the city, Jason, hailing from the east suburbs of Cleveland is an advocate. He’s lived from Cleveland, Tucson, and New York City and believes that Toledo is a rare gem of a place with an amazing well kept library system, sprawling metro parks, and an art museum with a massive and diverse collection. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality of life that is accessible to everyone anywhere else. Jason Kucsma serves as the Deputy Director of the Toledo Lucas CountyLibrary, which in simpler terms, means that he is the Head Librarian in Charge and he takes his position very seriously. Many people think a library is just books, however, the Toledo Lucas County Library system welcomed three million visitors and developed and hosted 6,000 programs last year from robotics demonstrations, kids’ story time, writing workshops, business development, and more. A library can be a lot of different things to a lot of people, which is why Jason views his work as a librarian as more of a social change agent because he is ensuring equal access to information for everyone. “The library is one of the only democratic institutions providing equal access to information and entertainment regardless of race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status,” adds Jason. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all types of people and become well rounded individuals. Also, when so many native Toledo residents speak negatively about the city, Jason, hailing from the east suburbs of Cleveland is an advocate. He’s lived from Cleveland, Tucson, and New York City and believes that Toledo is a rare gem of a place with an amazing well kept library system, sprawling metro parks, and an art museum with a massive and diverse collection. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality of life that is accessible to everyone anywhere else. Jason Kucsma serves as the Deputy Director of the Toledo Lucas CountyLibrary, which in simpler terms, means that he is the Head Librarian in Charge and he takes his position very seriously. Many people think a library is just books, however, the Toledo Lucas County Library system welcomed three million visitors and developed and hosted 6,000 programs last year from robotics demonstrations, kids’ story time, writing workshops, business development, and more. A library can be a lot of different things to a lot of people, which is why Jason views his work as a librarian as more of a social change agent because he is ensuring equal access to information for everyone. “The library is one of the only democratic institutions providing equal access to information and entertainment regardless of race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status,” adds Jason. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

published:08 Dec 2017

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Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year...

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was to do away with temporary, targeted tax breaks. But the new budget deal included them anyway.
“There should now be no need to extend any expiring tax provision. If a provision wasn’t extended in the tax reform bill, Congress has already determined that provision’s long-term fate,” Taxpayers for Common Sense, an advocacy group critical of extenders, said in a statement.
Some of the folks who will see their tax benefits include owners of certain race horses and motorsport entertainment complexes and certain types of energy production facilities.
Kentucky college benefits
Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell, R-Ky., helped draft the budget agreement and a school in his home state would enjoy the benefits. The bill includes a provision that would help a small school called Berea College, which does not charge tuition. The provision would exempt schools that don’t charge tuition from having their endowments taxed. It was supposed to be in a tax reform bill that passed last year, but was stripped out at the last minute.
Climate change tax credits
The bill includes language extending and expanding a tax credit to reward companies for practicing “carbon capture and storage,” an expensive process supporters say can extract up to 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated from the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity and other industrial processes. The measure has bipartisan support: Republicans like that the process helps industry extract hard-to-reach oil and natural gas deposits and Democrats like it because of its potential to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
A controversial panel created by the Affordable Care Act to control Medicare costs has been eliminated. The Independent Payment Advisory Board had not been operating because Medicare spending hadn't reached levels that would trigger the advisory group to make recommendations to Congress on how to cut cost.
But it has been a political target since former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin dubbed it a "death panel," arguing it would lead to rationing of care.
Cut prescription drug costs for seniors
The bill accelerates changes made in the Affordable Care Act to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs a senior has to pay for drug coverage. The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare's drug benefit will be eliminated one year earlier than it would have been under the ACA.
Cash for mental health and opioid crisis
Many health initiatives will get a boost, including $6 billion targeted to fight the opioid epidemic and fund mental health initiatives. The legislation extends the government's major health insurance program for lower-income children an additional four years beyond a six-year renewal Congress recently approved. The bill also increases funding for community health centers, which serve lower-income patients. It delays Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve large shares of poor people, adds funds to repair and rebuild veterans’ health clinics, and boosts funding for medical research."
Article link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-the-whopping-budget-deal-congress-just-passed-a-basket-of-goodies/ar-BBIV5TO?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was to do away with temporary, targeted tax breaks. But the new budget deal included them anyway.
“There should now be no need to extend any expiring tax provision. If a provision wasn’t extended in the tax reform bill, Congress has already determined that provision’s long-term fate,” Taxpayers for Common Sense, an advocacy group critical of extenders, said in a statement.
Some of the folks who will see their tax benefits include owners of certain race horses and motorsport entertainment complexes and certain types of energy production facilities.
Kentucky college benefits
Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell, R-Ky., helped draft the budget agreement and a school in his home state would enjoy the benefits. The bill includes a provision that would help a small school called Berea College, which does not charge tuition. The provision would exempt schools that don’t charge tuition from having their endowments taxed. It was supposed to be in a tax reform bill that passed last year, but was stripped out at the last minute.
Climate change tax credits
The bill includes language extending and expanding a tax credit to reward companies for practicing “carbon capture and storage,” an expensive process supporters say can extract up to 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated from the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity and other industrial processes. The measure has bipartisan support: Republicans like that the process helps industry extract hard-to-reach oil and natural gas deposits and Democrats like it because of its potential to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
A controversial panel created by the Affordable Care Act to control Medicare costs has been eliminated. The Independent Payment Advisory Board had not been operating because Medicare spending hadn't reached levels that would trigger the advisory group to make recommendations to Congress on how to cut cost.
But it has been a political target since former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin dubbed it a "death panel," arguing it would lead to rationing of care.
Cut prescription drug costs for seniors
The bill accelerates changes made in the Affordable Care Act to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs a senior has to pay for drug coverage. The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare's drug benefit will be eliminated one year earlier than it would have been under the ACA.
Cash for mental health and opioid crisis
Many health initiatives will get a boost, including $6 billion targeted to fight the opioid epidemic and fund mental health initiatives. The legislation extends the government's major health insurance program for lower-income children an additional four years beyond a six-year renewal Congress recently approved. The bill also increases funding for community health centers, which serve lower-income patients. It delays Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve large shares of poor people, adds funds to repair and rebuild veterans’ health clinics, and boosts funding for medical research."
Article link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-the-whopping-budget-deal-congress-just-passed-a-basket-of-goodies/ar-BBIV5TO?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.
Due to the critical, life-saving nature of their mission, US&R task forces must be prepared to deploy within six hours of notification, and must be self-sufficient for the first seventy-two hours.
These teams have been deployed in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Oklahoma City bombing, and many other foreign and domestic disasters.
In 2006, FEMA estimated the annual and recurring cost for each task force to be approximately $1.7 million. Today, in many jurisdictions the cost exceeds $2 million. In addition to program management costs, this estimate includes expenses for training, exercises, medical monitoring of personnel, and equipment maintenance and storage.
Current federal funding for the nation's US&R teams only provides a fraction of the funds necessary to maintain each task force, leaving local government sponsors to pick up the remainder of the cost, diverting much needed funding away from local first responder's budgets.
The recent devastation left in the wake of the Oklahoma tornadoes as well Superstorm Sandy, and the subsequent response, underscore the importance of the national search and rescue capability. Providing proper funding for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System will help ensure that these highly skilled teams are available to respond to major emergencies without jeopardizing the budget priorities of our local first responders.
I would also like to thank my colleague from Virginia Mr. Connolly who is the lead cosponsor of this amendment and a strong advocate for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
I urge you to vote YES on my amendment and properly fund this critical program.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.
Due to the critical, life-saving nature of their mission, US&R task forces must be prepared to deploy within six hours of notification, and must be self-sufficient for the first seventy-two hours.
These teams have been deployed in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Oklahoma City bombing, and many other foreign and domestic disasters.
In 2006, FEMA estimated the annual and recurring cost for each task force to be approximately $1.7 million. Today, in many jurisdictions the cost exceeds $2 million. In addition to program management costs, this estimate includes expenses for training, exercises, medical monitoring of personnel, and equipment maintenance and storage.
Current federal funding for the nation's US&R teams only provides a fraction of the funds necessary to maintain each task force, leaving local government sponsors to pick up the remainder of the cost, diverting much needed funding away from local first responder's budgets.
The recent devastation left in the wake of the Oklahoma tornadoes as well Superstorm Sandy, and the subsequent response, underscore the importance of the national search and rescue capability. Providing proper funding for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System will help ensure that these highly skilled teams are available to respond to major emergencies without jeopardizing the budget priorities of our local first responders.
I would also like to thank my colleague from Virginia Mr. Connolly who is the lead cosponsor of this amendment and a strong advocate for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
I urge you to vote YES on my amendment and properly fund this critical program.

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Sy...

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

"Waqf for Water" - English version

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept...

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and HeritageAssociation (LiSHA, and the Singapore Red Cross, in an effort to help contribute to the NepalEarthquakeRelief Fund.
Members of the public have been contributing generously towards the families affected by the earthquake disaster in Nepal, as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Members of the public who would like to donate are encouraged to make their contributions at the temporary booth set up by LiSHA along the newly extended pedestrian walkway along the frontage of Little India Arcade, Serangoon Road. Cheque donations are to be made payable to Singapore Red Cross Society.
The Singapore Red Cross will channel the funds collected towards acute emergency relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities and the people who have lost homes and livelihoods.
The booth will remain open everyday from 10.00am to 8.00pm, until 10 May 2015.
This initiative is also supported by Hindu Endowments Board, Indian Restaurants Association (Singapore) and Nepalese Society.

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and HeritageAssociation (LiSHA, and the Singapore Red Cross, in an effort to help contribute to the NepalEarthquakeRelief Fund.
Members of the public have been contributing generously towards the families affected by the earthquake disaster in Nepal, as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Members of the public who would like to donate are encouraged to make their contributions at the temporary booth set up by LiSHA along the newly extended pedestrian walkway along the frontage of Little India Arcade, Serangoon Road. Cheque donations are to be made payable to Singapore Red Cross Society.
The Singapore Red Cross will channel the funds collected towards acute emergency relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities and the people who have lost homes and livelihoods.
The booth will remain open everyday from 10.00am to 8.00pm, until 10 May 2015.
This initiative is also supported by Hindu Endowments Board, Indian Restaurants Association (Singapore) and Nepalese Society.

The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43

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You can directly support Crash Course at https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visithttp://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom.
In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will teach you about Reagan's election victory over the hapless Jimmy Carter, tax cuts, Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights, union busting, and the Iran-Contra among other things. Learn about Reagan's domestic and foreign policy initiatives, and even a little about Bonzo the Chimp.
Hey teachers and students - Check out CommonLit's free collection of reading passages and curriculum resources to learn more about the events of this episode. Ronald Reagan signalled a shift to conservative values on the role of government, discussed in his "Time for Choosing" Speech: https://www.commonlit.org/texts/from-a-time-for-choosing-speech
America turned to President Reagan for comfort in times of tragedy, including following the Challenger Disaster: https://www.commonlit.org/texts/ronald-reagan-on-the-challenger-disaster
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You can directly support Crash Course at https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visithttp://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom.
In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will teach you about Reagan's election victory over the hapless Jimmy Carter, tax cuts, Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights, union busting, and the Iran-Contra among other things. Learn about Reagan's domestic and foreign policy initiatives, and even a little about Bonzo the Chimp.
Hey teachers and students - Check out CommonLit's free collection of reading passages and curriculum resources to learn more about the events of this episode. Ronald Reagan signalled a shift to conservative values on the role of government, discussed in his "Time for Choosing" Speech: https://www.commonlit.org/texts/from-a-time-for-choosing-speech
America turned to President Reagan for comfort in times of tragedy, including following the Challenger Disaster: https://www.commonlit.org/texts/ronald-reagan-on-the-challenger-disaster
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Part 1- What is Zakat? [Hidaya Foundation]

For even more detailed information about Zakat and a Zakat Calculator, please go to: http://www.hidaya.org/zakat
With regards to calculations (and specific in...

For even more detailed information about Zakat and a Zakat Calculator, please go to: http://www.hidaya.org/zakat
With regards to calculations (and specific information throughout these videos), we have followed the Hanafi school of thought. Information on other schools of thought may be found by researching Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) books, or consulting scholars.
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakat donations for various projects per guidelines dictated in Islamic Law and as instructed by donors. Zakat funds are used to support orphans, widows, poor elderly, families in extreme poverty, poor young women for marriage, deserving students, poor medical patients, and people affected by disasters.
Find out more about Hidaya Foundation, its projects, or donate Zakat or Sadaqah at: http://www.hidaya.org
Nasheed Credit: Unknown

For even more detailed information about Zakat and a Zakat Calculator, please go to: http://www.hidaya.org/zakat
With regards to calculations (and specific information throughout these videos), we have followed the Hanafi school of thought. Information on other schools of thought may be found by researching Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) books, or consulting scholars.
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakat donations for various projects per guidelines dictated in Islamic Law and as instructed by donors. Zakat funds are used to support orphans, widows, poor elderly, families in extreme poverty, poor young women for marriage, deserving students, poor medical patients, and people affected by disasters.
Find out more about Hidaya Foundation, its projects, or donate Zakat or Sadaqah at: http://www.hidaya.org
Nasheed Credit: Unknown

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public ...

published: 17 Jan 2017

Best Practices for Seeking Funding

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for ResponseWebs...

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportu...

published: 28 Jan 2017

19. Tuberculosis (II): After Robert Koch

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the romantic era of consumption to the era of tuberculosis derived not only from the germ theory of disease and the triumph of contagionism over anticontagionism, but also from political considerations. Worries over population decline and growing working-class militancy were aggravated by what now appeared to be a social disease, or a disease of poverty. One of the strategies deployed against the disease was the sanatorium, an institution which was capable both of instructing patients in contagionism and in imposing a practical quarantine. Although the development of effective chemotherapy in the 1940s raised hopes that tuberculosis might be globally eradicated, these have unfortunately proven to be overly o...

Simcha Rotem, 1997 Wallenberg Lecture

A participant in both the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 and the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, Rotem helped rescue survivors by making clever use of the city's maze-like underground sewer system.
About the Wallenberg Medal and Lecture
Each year the recipient of the Wallenberg Medal is invited to present a lecture at the University of Michigan. The medalists take the stage at Rackham Auditorium and share their stories with an audience drawn from our campus and many surrounding communities.
Each Lecture is different. In some years, survivors of Nazi persecution recounted their physical resistance in face of hellish danger. In others, medalists considered the effect over the years that the bravery of friends and family has had on the course of history. Lectures have been given by politicians wh...

published: 12 Nov 2013

Crowdfunding: What to Know | A Facebook Live Q&A

https://www.rewire.org/work/crowdfunding-entrepreneurship-ethan-mollick/
Thinking of crowdfunding a business? Not sure which platform to use or how to get the word out about your campaign?
Then you'll love "Crowdfunding: What to Know," a Facebook LiveQ&A with Ethan Mollick, crowdfunding expert and assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania’s The Wharton School.
Ethan Mollick studies innovation and entrepreneurship and is an expert in crowdfunding, having studied every Kickstarter campaign for the last seven years.
The event was an interactive, crowd-sourced conversation for aspiring and/or current business owners with Professor Mollick explaining crowdfunding best practices and taking questions from viewers about how to approach crowdfunding. More at http://bi...

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Sy...

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

19. Tuberculosis (II): After Robert Koch

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the romantic era of consumption to the era of tuberculosis derived not only f...

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the romantic era of consumption to the era of tuberculosis derived not only from the germ theory of disease and the triumph of contagionism over anticontagionism, but also from political considerations. Worries over population decline and growing working-class militancy were aggravated by what now appeared to be a social disease, or a disease of poverty. One of the strategies deployed against the disease was the sanatorium, an institution which was capable both of instructing patients in contagionism and in imposing a practical quarantine. Although the development of effective chemotherapy in the 1940s raised hopes that tuberculosis might be globally eradicated, these have unfortunately proven to be overly optimistic. Factors such as poverty and population displacement continue to favor the disease's spread today, particularly in the Third World.
00:00 - Chapter 1. The Age of Tuberculosis
05:58 - Chapter 2. War on Tuberculosis: Sanatoria
30:23 - Chapter 3. Pneumothorax and Dispensaries
39:23 - Chapter 4. Vaccination and Antibiotics
Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses
This course was recorded in Spring2010.

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the romantic era of consumption to the era of tuberculosis derived not only from the germ theory of disease and the triumph of contagionism over anticontagionism, but also from political considerations. Worries over population decline and growing working-class militancy were aggravated by what now appeared to be a social disease, or a disease of poverty. One of the strategies deployed against the disease was the sanatorium, an institution which was capable both of instructing patients in contagionism and in imposing a practical quarantine. Although the development of effective chemotherapy in the 1940s raised hopes that tuberculosis might be globally eradicated, these have unfortunately proven to be overly optimistic. Factors such as poverty and population displacement continue to favor the disease's spread today, particularly in the Third World.
00:00 - Chapter 1. The Age of Tuberculosis
05:58 - Chapter 2. War on Tuberculosis: Sanatoria
30:23 - Chapter 3. Pneumothorax and Dispensaries
39:23 - Chapter 4. Vaccination and Antibiotics
Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses
This course was recorded in Spring2010.

A participant in both the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 and the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, Rotem helped rescue survivors by making clever use of the city's maze-like underground sewer system.
About the Wallenberg Medal and Lecture
Each year the recipient of the Wallenberg Medal is invited to present a lecture at the University of Michigan. The medalists take the stage at Rackham Auditorium and share their stories with an audience drawn from our campus and many surrounding communities.
Each Lecture is different. In some years, survivors of Nazi persecution recounted their physical resistance in face of hellish danger. In others, medalists considered the effect over the years that the bravery of friends and family has had on the course of history. Lectures have been given by politicians who explain why they resisted unjust governments and, in turn, worked to develop a new order, honoring their personal vision with decades of public service. Some medalists have focused on their missions: to reject a life of wealth and rescue people who are literally slaves of corrupt businesses; to devote a life to the non-violent and peaceful pursuit of human rights.
What theWallenberg Lecturers have in common is their ability to inspire all with their vision, and the reality of their strength to act upon that vision. Here is the power of an eyewitness account to convince us that, although evil truly occurs, with moral courage individual actions effect a change in the world. In their Lectures, the Wallenberg medalists reveal a common characteristic: they acted selflessly without expectation of reward. The Lectures are profiles of moral excellence in ordinary people. The words of the medalists help us to imagine how it is that some can see all people as human; they share a vision of human dignity.
http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/rotem.html

A participant in both the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 and the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, Rotem helped rescue survivors by making clever use of the city's maze-like underground sewer system.
About the Wallenberg Medal and Lecture
Each year the recipient of the Wallenberg Medal is invited to present a lecture at the University of Michigan. The medalists take the stage at Rackham Auditorium and share their stories with an audience drawn from our campus and many surrounding communities.
Each Lecture is different. In some years, survivors of Nazi persecution recounted their physical resistance in face of hellish danger. In others, medalists considered the effect over the years that the bravery of friends and family has had on the course of history. Lectures have been given by politicians who explain why they resisted unjust governments and, in turn, worked to develop a new order, honoring their personal vision with decades of public service. Some medalists have focused on their missions: to reject a life of wealth and rescue people who are literally slaves of corrupt businesses; to devote a life to the non-violent and peaceful pursuit of human rights.
What theWallenberg Lecturers have in common is their ability to inspire all with their vision, and the reality of their strength to act upon that vision. Here is the power of an eyewitness account to convince us that, although evil truly occurs, with moral courage individual actions effect a change in the world. In their Lectures, the Wallenberg medalists reveal a common characteristic: they acted selflessly without expectation of reward. The Lectures are profiles of moral excellence in ordinary people. The words of the medalists help us to imagine how it is that some can see all people as human; they share a vision of human dignity.
http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/rotem.html

Crowdfunding: What to Know | A Facebook Live Q&A

https://www.rewire.org/work/crowdfunding-entrepreneurship-ethan-mollick/
Thinking of crowdfunding a business? Not sure which platform to use or how to get the ...

https://www.rewire.org/work/crowdfunding-entrepreneurship-ethan-mollick/
Thinking of crowdfunding a business? Not sure which platform to use or how to get the word out about your campaign?
Then you'll love "Crowdfunding: What to Know," a Facebook LiveQ&A with Ethan Mollick, crowdfunding expert and assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania’s The Wharton School.
Ethan Mollick studies innovation and entrepreneurship and is an expert in crowdfunding, having studied every Kickstarter campaign for the last seven years.
The event was an interactive, crowd-sourced conversation for aspiring and/or current business owners with Professor Mollick explaining crowdfunding best practices and taking questions from viewers about how to approach crowdfunding. More at http://bit.ly/2oipTw2.
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School website: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/
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https://www.rewire.org/work/crowdfunding-entrepreneurship-ethan-mollick/
Thinking of crowdfunding a business? Not sure which platform to use or how to get the word out about your campaign?
Then you'll love "Crowdfunding: What to Know," a Facebook LiveQ&A with Ethan Mollick, crowdfunding expert and assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania’s The Wharton School.
Ethan Mollick studies innovation and entrepreneurship and is an expert in crowdfunding, having studied every Kickstarter campaign for the last seven years.
The event was an interactive, crowd-sourced conversation for aspiring and/or current business owners with Professor Mollick explaining crowdfunding best practices and taking questions from viewers about how to approach crowdfunding. More at http://bit.ly/2oipTw2.
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School website: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/
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Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall 2017 Guide for US and Canada

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.
For additional help, contact 1-855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

13:38

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the...

Libraries May Be The Answer to What Divides Us | Jason Kucsma | TEDxToledo

If you think long enough, most people have a childhood library story, and it is one of the few places that brings everyone together because of its importance in the community. After spending several years as a media activist and working with non profits and publications, such as, AlliedMediaProjects and Clamor Magazine, Jason moved to Tucson, Arizona, to pursue a Masters in Library Sciences. This degree opened up a whole new world, and Jason began to understand and appreciate the depth and breadth of the work of librarians. He always thought he would work in academic libraries, however, the public library was calling his name.
In addition to being a Master Librarian, Jason is also a husband and father to twin toddlers and is passionate about making sure his children are exposed to all types of people and become well rounded individuals. Also, when so many native Toledo residents speak negatively about the city, Jason, hailing from the east suburbs of Cleveland is an advocate. He’s lived from Cleveland, Tucson, and New York City and believes that Toledo is a rare gem of a place with an amazing well kept library system, sprawling metro parks, and an art museum with a massive and diverse collection. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality of life that is accessible to everyone anywhere else. Jason Kucsma serves as the Deputy Director of the Toledo Lucas CountyLibrary, which in simpler terms, means that he is the Head Librarian in Charge and he takes his position very seriously. Many people think a library is just books, however, the Toledo Lucas County Library system welcomed three million visitors and developed and hosted 6,000 programs last year from robotics demonstrations, kids’ story time, writing workshops, business development, and more. A library can be a lot of different things to a lot of people, which is why Jason views his work as a librarian as more of a social change agent because he is ensuring equal access to information for everyone. “The library is one of the only democratic institutions providing equal access to information and entertainment regardless of race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status,” adds Jason. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly endowment

Today News - United way relief fund grows to $44 million with $5 million gift from lilly e...

The NEW Budget Deal (2/9/2018) Passed By Congress Summarized In 6 Minutes

"WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $400 billion budget deal early Friday morning that busted through previous spending caps and suspended the debt limit for a year. It also included money for disaster relief, opioid treatment and veterans, as well as a six-week spending package to keep the lights on at government agencies while a year-long spending bill gets drafted.
But the whopping 652-page document has plenty of additional provisions tucked in, here are a few:
Some tax breaks to continue
There are a number tax breaks that expired at the end of 2016 but will now be renewed retroactively for 2017 so that people can claim them on this year’s tax returns. Fiscal conservatives didn’t like the extension of the breaks because they said the point of the tax reform bill passed late last year was to do away with temporary, targeted tax breaks. But the new budget deal included them anyway.
“There should now be no need to extend any expiring tax provision. If a provision wasn’t extended in the tax reform bill, Congress has already determined that provision’s long-term fate,” Taxpayers for Common Sense, an advocacy group critical of extenders, said in a statement.
Some of the folks who will see their tax benefits include owners of certain race horses and motorsport entertainment complexes and certain types of energy production facilities.
Kentucky college benefits
Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell, R-Ky., helped draft the budget agreement and a school in his home state would enjoy the benefits. The bill includes a provision that would help a small school called Berea College, which does not charge tuition. The provision would exempt schools that don’t charge tuition from having their endowments taxed. It was supposed to be in a tax reform bill that passed last year, but was stripped out at the last minute.
Climate change tax credits
The bill includes language extending and expanding a tax credit to reward companies for practicing “carbon capture and storage,” an expensive process supporters say can extract up to 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated from the use of fossil fuels in producing electricity and other industrial processes. The measure has bipartisan support: Republicans like that the process helps industry extract hard-to-reach oil and natural gas deposits and Democrats like it because of its potential to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
A controversial panel created by the Affordable Care Act to control Medicare costs has been eliminated. The Independent Payment Advisory Board had not been operating because Medicare spending hadn't reached levels that would trigger the advisory group to make recommendations to Congress on how to cut cost.
But it has been a political target since former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin dubbed it a "death panel," arguing it would lead to rationing of care.
Cut prescription drug costs for seniors
The bill accelerates changes made in the Affordable Care Act to reduce the amount of out-of-pocket costs a senior has to pay for drug coverage. The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare's drug benefit will be eliminated one year earlier than it would have been under the ACA.
Cash for mental health and opioid crisis
Many health initiatives will get a boost, including $6 billion targeted to fight the opioid epidemic and fund mental health initiatives. The legislation extends the government's major health insurance program for lower-income children an additional four years beyond a six-year renewal Congress recently approved. The bill also increases funding for community health centers, which serve lower-income patients. It delays Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve large shares of poor people, adds funds to repair and rebuild veterans’ health clinics, and boosts funding for medical research."
Article link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-the-whopping-budget-deal-congress-just-passed-a-basket-of-goodies/ar-BBIV5TO?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp
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UW|360 Season 4: Episode 13 - Daniela Witten - 30 under 30

Forbes Magazine has named Daniela Witten, Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Statist...

Best Practices for Seeking Funding

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

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Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMEN...

Rep. Grimm Floor Speech in Support of Urban Search & Rescue Funding

Wednesday, June 5, 2013HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM OF NEW YORK
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD
AMMENDMENT TO:
H.R.2217 -- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
I rise today in support of my amendment that would fund the NationalUrban Search and RescueResponseSystem at $35.18 million, which is level funding compared to FY13, but still reflects a reduction of roughly $6 million from FY12.
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System provides a significant national resource for search and rescue assistance in the wake of a major disaster or structural collapse. A typical US&R task force will conduct physical search and rescue operations, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control hazards such as ruptured gas and electric lines, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.
Due to the critical, life-saving nature of their mission, US&R task forces must be prepared to deploy within six hours of notification, and must be self-sufficient for the first seventy-two hours.
These teams have been deployed in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Oklahoma City bombing, and many other foreign and domestic disasters.
In 2006, FEMA estimated the annual and recurring cost for each task force to be approximately $1.7 million. Today, in many jurisdictions the cost exceeds $2 million. In addition to program management costs, this estimate includes expenses for training, exercises, medical monitoring of personnel, and equipment maintenance and storage.
Current federal funding for the nation's US&R teams only provides a fraction of the funds necessary to maintain each task force, leaving local government sponsors to pick up the remainder of the cost, diverting much needed funding away from local first responder's budgets.
The recent devastation left in the wake of the Oklahoma tornadoes as well Superstorm Sandy, and the subsequent response, underscore the importance of the national search and rescue capability. Providing proper funding for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System will help ensure that these highly skilled teams are available to respond to major emergencies without jeopardizing the budget priorities of our local first responders.
I would also like to thank my colleague from Virginia Mr. Connolly who is the lead cosponsor of this amendment and a strong advocate for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
I urge you to vote YES on my amendment and properly fund this critical program.

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Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at ...

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

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"Waqf for Water" - English version

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism t...

"Waqf for Water" - English version

The film introduces the idea of Waqf fund, a flexible and innovative financing mechanism targeting solving water problems in the Middle East region. The concept of Waqf fund is similar to trust funds where the capital for the Waqf is invested and the returns on investments are utilized for activities related to conservation. The rationale behind this notion is to secure a sustainable flow of financial resources to support sustainable development.

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Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and Herita...

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

MediaCorp Vasantham and Oli 96.8FM have partnered with Little India Shopkeepers and HeritageAssociation (LiSHA, and the Singapore Red Cross, in an effort to help contribute to the NepalEarthquakeRelief Fund.
Members of the public have been contributing generously towards the families affected by the earthquake disaster in Nepal, as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Members of the public who would like to donate are encouraged to make their contributions at the temporary booth set up by LiSHA along the newly extended pedestrian walkway along the frontage of Little India Arcade, Serangoon Road. Cheque donations are to be made payable to Singapore Red Cross Society.
The Singapore Red Cross will channel the funds collected towards acute emergency relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities and the people who have lost homes and livelihoods.
The booth will remain open everyday from 10.00am to 8.00pm, until 10 May 2015.
This initiative is also supported by Hindu Endowments Board, Indian Restaurants Association (Singapore) and Nepalese Society.

Navigating Public Assistance After a Disaster

Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Chris Holmes, Chief of Recovery, NYSDivision of Homeland Security & Emergency ServicesRick Lord, Chief of Mitigation Programs & AgencyPreservationOfficer, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
In the midst of dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a major disaster, cultural stewards often have to address the damage that their facilities and/or collections have suffered. Following a major disaster, federal funding through FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program is available to help cultural institutions recover. But the PA process is tricky to navigate, and the added stress of deadlines and paperwork may prevent eligible institutions from applying for disaster aid. This webinar will introduce the Public Assistance program and walk participants through the application process.
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
FEMA Public AssistanceProgram: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
StateEmergency Management Agencies: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
DOI/NPSSecretary of the Interior’s Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
DOI/NPS Secretary of the Interior’s Rehab Standards: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm
National Conference of State Historic PreservationOfficers: http://ncshpo.org/
Files
FEMA 321 Public Assistance Policy Digest: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-4202/fema_publication_321_policy_digest_01_01_08.pdfFEMA Publication 322 Public Assistance Guide 6-1-07: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1826-25045-1802/fema_publication_322_public_assistance_guide_6_1_07.pdf
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf
FEMA 323 Applicant Handbook: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/apphndbk.pdf

Best Practices for Seeking Funding

Recorded: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm (Eastern)
Ellen Gorham, Manager, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross National Headquarters
As a member of a cooperative disaster network, you know that passion and commitment fuel your involvement. But to move emergency preparedness forward in your community, you need more than passion and commitment; you need funding. Foundations, corporations, and government granting agencies are all potential sources of funding, but finding the right fit for a network project can be daunting. This webinar will provide research tips and tools to help participants find the prospects interested in funding your network activities, and how to build a plan that takes into consideration the cycle of “disaster giving.”
Web LinksAlliance for Response Website: http://www.heritageemergency.org/afr
AIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aiconservation
Files
Alliance for Response FREEWebinarSeries: http://www.heritageemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Alliance-for-Response-FREE-Webinar-Series.pdf

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PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 4, 2017

Monday on the NewsHour, the United States and the world struggle with how to deal with Kim...

Humanitarian Financing: Private Funding – a growing source for NGOs?

Private funding of humanitarian work is changing – from having been primarily targeted at natural disaster response, in 2015, the response to the conflict in Syria received the majority of reported private funds. With most private funding channeled through non-governmental rather than governments or multi-lateral organizations, understanding current developments in private funding flows and mechanisms has become more pertinent than ever for NGOs.
The fifth session of PHAP’s and ICVA’s learning stream on humanitarian financing focused on the growing potential of private funding in the humanitarian sector. Participants were provided with an overview of the main existing private funding mechanisms, with a particular focus on emerging trends and key challenges for NGOs, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Read more and access related resources at https://phap.org/27jan2017

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19. Tuberculosis (II): After Robert Koch

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the rom...

19. Tuberculosis (II): After Robert Koch

Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600 (HIST 234)
The cultural transition from the romantic era of consumption to the era of tuberculosis derived not only from the germ theory of disease and the triumph of contagionism over anticontagionism, but also from political considerations. Worries over population decline and growing working-class militancy were aggravated by what now appeared to be a social disease, or a disease of poverty. One of the strategies deployed against the disease was the sanatorium, an institution which was capable both of instructing patients in contagionism and in imposing a practical quarantine. Although the development of effective chemotherapy in the 1940s raised hopes that tuberculosis might be globally eradicated, these have unfortunately proven to be overly optimistic. Factors such as poverty and population displacement continue to favor the disease's spread today, particularly in the Third World.
00:00 - Chapter 1. The Age of Tuberculosis
05:58 - Chapter 2. War on Tuberculosis: Sanatoria
30:23 - Chapter 3. Pneumothorax and Dispensaries
39:23 - Chapter 4. Vaccination and Antibiotics
Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses
This course was recorded in Spring2010.

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Lecture by Fred Moten, 5.3.16

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